NIH MeSH · D016661Organisms
Alouattinae
Definition
A subfamily of ATELIDAE inhabiting the forests of Central and South America. The genus ALOUATTA, or howler monkeys, belongs to this subfamily.
MeSH classification
- B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.600.075.050
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Common questions about Alouattinae
What does Alouattinae mean in medicine?
A subfamily of ATELIDAE inhabiting the forests of Central and South America. The genus ALOUATTA, or howler monkeys, belongs to this subfamily. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alouattinae known by any other names?
Alouattinae is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Alouattinae sit in the medical classification?
Alouattinae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.050.150.900.649.313.988.400.600.075.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D016661) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗